MSI A55M-E33 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 47.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics4.14% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A55M-E33 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140320
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateDec 19 '20 at 14:44
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User SRB-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 750K-$45
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
47.7% Average
Memory 78.9
1-Core 56.7
2-Core 96.9
50% 77.5 Pts
4-Core 93.3
8-Core 125
14% 109 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 250
PwrHis(1787 2334) 1GB
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1150 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 20.11.2
Relative performance (0th percentile)
4.14% Terrible
Lighting 5.7
Reflection 4.2
Parallax 5.3
5% 5.07 fps
MRender 4.8
Gravity 3.6
Splatting 3.4
3% 3.93 fps
Poor: 7%
This bench: 4.14%
Great: 9%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
792GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 134 119 126 133 129 138 MB/s
Performing below expectations (40th percentile)
79.5% Very good
Read 147
Write 142
Mixed 89.5
SusWrite 130
93% 127 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1.2
230% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 79.5%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5173QH0-CK0 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.8% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 6.3
MC Mixed 11.4
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 4.6
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 7.5
17% 5.87 GB/s
Latency 82.5
48% 82.5 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 30.8%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical A55M-E33 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 124 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A55M-E33 (MS-7721) - $60

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 49% - Average Total price: $324
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